Case Summary: Star Forge v. F.C. Mason (Part 1 of 2): Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Corporate Opportunity Rule (IL Law)

A corporate officer’s fiduciary duties to his corporate employer and the monetary damages that flow from a breach of those duties are two of the key issues dissected and applied by the Second District appeals court in Star Forge, Inc. v. Ward, 2014 IL App (2d) 130527-U. Plaintiff was a steel company that sued its former President …

Illinois Replevin Law: Who Gets to Keep (Broken) Engagement Ring?

The (diabolical?) Joey Greco (I think that’s the ‘Cheaters’ Host’s name) would love this one.  In Carroll v. Curry, 912 N.E.2d 273 (2nd Dist. 2009), the plaintiff filed a replevin suit against his ex-fiancée (defendant) seeking the return of an engagement ring that he previously bought. The couple was engaged to be married for several years until the defendant broke …